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Newspaper

Steele City Standard

Location

Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1896

Page

4

Fish Disease Study Describes Path Through Tissue

Researchers note a pathogen travels along the head ridge in some white fish and can pass directly through soft tissue to the opposite side in younger specimens.

Onset of Rheumatism Epidemic Strikes Red Male Years

An early report notes a red male figure suddenly afflicted with ecrofale and rheumatism, highlighting a mysterious outbreak among a local population. No precise dates or sources are provided in the fragment.

Lucien Bonaparte Refuses Crown Amid Mantua Affair

Lucien Bonaparte holds fixed principles and refuses a crown offered by Napoleon in Mantua. Accounts differ whether the bid came for Portugal or Etruria, all tied to ruling Italy. Napoleon threatens, a daughter sent to Paris, and later Napoleon adopts Eugene to cement Italian dependence on France.

Mantua Napoleon Lucien Portugal Ferdinand Cheriette Etruria Italy Paris Madame Mere Eugene France

Boston wedding tied by mother of bride

An unusual ceremony occurred at Rev Mary T Whitney residence in Boston when Rev Carl G Horst married Miss Emily Aitkin with bride's mother Rev Martha C Aitkin officiating This is the first recorded case of a mother marrying her daughter rather than a father marrying a child.

Mary T. Whitney Boston Carl G. Horst Second Unitarian Church Athol Mass Emily Aitkin Martha C. Aitkin

Leap Year Proposal Sparks Unclear Debate

The passage shows confusion over a leap year proposal and ongoing delays. A character named Herry is awaiting letters of recommendation, while a judge weighs in on the matter.

Louise Herry Judge

Night masque sparks wry city quips

Ella Maud takes the masque stage as Night in a witty turn that stirs talk of darkness. Stella jokes the night will be made hideous, while a counterfeit bill exchange headlines New York gossip and Cincinnati humor. The era’s mood captures broad social humor.

Ella Maud Stella Cincinnati Enquirer

Silver and prices for wages in a demetallized era

The piece argues silver’s price movements diverged from general price trends after 1878. Wages rose when silver was demonetized, and purchasing power increased. It critiques French bimetallism and credits McCleary with showing the broader impact on American wages and price levels.

East England Northwest McCleary France

Silver standard and bullion value debate in Atlanta remarks

The passage discusses a plan where bullion in a gold dollar would encode an 80 to 1 metal ratio. It questions whether advocates intend to equalize silver with gold, challenging the idea that gold remains the sole standard and highlighting the anti money power stance critiqued by Mr. Crisp.

Crisp Atlanta

Patriots of America Form Hidden League Aimed at Wall Street

The Hon W Cain Harvey of Chicago spearheads a secret Patriots of America with allies including the Secret Society of Silver Knights and Gary Gang of Goldbug Smashers. They rail against Wall Street tyranny and endorse Missouri’s free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, arguing it would replace gold monometallism and devalue money, provoking party ruin per New York World.

W. Cain Harvey Chicago Patriots of America Secret Society of Silver Knights Gary Gang Goldbug Wall Street Jefferson Jackson New York World

Coin Lesson Sparks Whipping Fear in Class

A teacher quizzes Coin Harvey Jr on cents per dollar and he admits fifty cents to avoid his father's whipping for saying 160 cents. The snippet then shifts to a Gunnison News attack on Colorado Democrats, claiming they misrepresent the party and expressing disappointment in its editorial stance.

Harvey, Jr

Odd remark on silver value and bimetallic coin

A cryptic note claims silver has been valued for a unique bimetallic coin, described as the only such piece in existence. It mentions gold and silver usage approaching full legal tender levels, with unspecified figures and context.

Growth of Mevads catslpa tree in coal grate shocks locals

In Mevads Missouri a young catslpa plant about 99 feet tall grew through a coal stove grate. The stem expanded in diameter lifting the grate from the ground as it advanced, with wood burning beneath and above the bars.

Mevads

Fashion Notes and Accessories in Latest Veil Styles

A fashion snippet describes veils of white with black and black with white, and new chatelaine bags in leather with gold or silver ornaments. It notes gowns, accessories like vinaigrettes and bouquet holders, and practical touches such as belt attachments and metal clasps.

Long bench sits against white plaster wall as visitors rest

A fence lines a white plaster wall and a long bench provides seating for visitors. The scene emphasizes a durable boundary and shaded gathering spot where people pause and observe.

Fall’s Catarrh Cure Labeled For Internal Use

An old advertisement notes Fall's Catarrh Cure is to be taken internally with a price of seven and a half cents. Mention of a popular preparation in the “witch screen” for brows or black hinting at cosmetic use. A fragment refers to a touch of black in piping or braiding a die.

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